I just did it

I just did it

As a young girl and a teenager, I would always interview my friends and family. I would use a pen as my microphone and I even had my own theme music (don’t ask, lol). I would ask questions pertaining to the situation at hand at the time. As I got older I knew in my heart that I wanted to one day have my own talk show. Fast forward to 2017, where YouTube will allow anyone to be a star. So, I did it! I launched my mini talk show on YouTube on 8/1/2017, entitled “Creating Your Career with Marla J. Williams.” I did not plan it or think about it. I just did it. Lily Ma from EvanCarmichael.com reached out to me and I asked her to be my first guest and she agreed, therefore, we set it up and we did it. It took me back to when I was that young girl with a dream. It felt natural and real to me. I truly enjoyed it and I have a list of people lined up for me to interview. What is something you just need to do? Stop thinking and just do it.

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Do you really need to be an expert?

Do you really need to be an expert?

I recently watched a video where Simon Sinek (whom I just love), stated that seeking expertise can be a waste of time. I can understand his point. I don’t believe we need to be an expert at all we achieve. I believe we need to remain open to all the possibilities. I believe we need to “try” it all as I state in my new book “52 Career Tips: Action Steps to Move You Forward” coming out before the end of this year. Once we discover that “thing” or “things” we can hone in on those skills until we believe (not anyone else) that we have learned the skill to our satisfaction. I think that is the secret to expertise, learning something to the point of our own satisfaction and then deciding where I want to go next. You are the artist so create your own masterpiece

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Zeal

Zeal

Dictionary.Com Definition/Zeal

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.

TruthSpeaks Definition:

The known excellence and drive within an individual

Explanation:

I believe to have zeal, one must believe in themselves. Yes, you will certainly have doubts, however, that inner sense of excellence and drive is what keeps you going. It is the inner sense of excellence and drive that your peers and co-workers sense when they work with you. Zeal is what you want to bring to the office and zeal is what you want to follow you when you leave the office. Notice in my definition I mentioned “the known,” you must have a feeling of self-worth and know that you are worthy of whatever you want to pursue. I believe once this is “known” others will be attracted to it and will help you along the way.

Weekly Action Plan:

How can you excel in zeal this week?

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Be Yourself

Be Yourself

 

Dictionary.Com Definition/You/Yourself

 

Your normal or customary self

 

TruthSpeaks Definition:

 

Self-expression in a respectful manner defined by your standards

 

Explanation:

 

In the workplace are you pretending to be someone else? If so why? Are you trying to appease to someone else’s standards instead of creating and adhering to your own? These are questions you should ask yourself on a weekly if not daily basis. I believe this is the beginning of how people lose themselves within their careers and become “stuck”. Begin by creating your own values and standards. What do you believe in? Contrary to popular belief we are not that much of a different person at work than we are at home. The “home” person can and will show up at work if you are not being true to yourself. As I have mentioned before, being authentic is never going to go out of style. If the values of the organization do not line up with what you believe in, it may be time to look elsewhere. 

 

Weekly Action Plan:

 

Who are you? Really?

 

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X-ray

X-ray - being transparent

Dictionary.Com Definition/Transparent

Negotiation philosophy in which all parties to an agreement or deal stand to realize their fair share (not 100 percent) of the benefits or profit.

Read more: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/win-win.html

TruthSpeaks Definition:

Willing to be open about your work ethic; vulnerable

Explanation:

I did the research and there aren’t many business words that start with the letter “X,” however, when I think of the word “transparent” I think about being x-rayed. With an x-ray, the doctor can see through the skin to the skeletal system to determine a proper diagnosis. I liken this to being transparent in the workplace. I not suggesting by any means to discuss all of your personal business at work. I am suggesting if you are having a problem with dealing with some aspects of work, I would suggest to speak to your manager about them and be prepared to be transparent about these issues so you can get to the root of the problem. Being transparent is to help you become a better person and strive in the work place.

Weekly Action Plan:

How can you be transparent this week?

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